In this chapter, we describe the current state of theory and research related to the higher
education experiences of students with disabilities. It begins with a review of the legal and …

College students with psychiatric (non-apparent) disabilities have a much higher dropout
rate and tend to underperform academically when compared with peers who do not have …

Accommodating students with disabilities may influence their academic performance. This
study investigates the effects of accommodations on grade point average (GPA) by …

Over the years, the evolution of student development theories has paved the way to include
diverse students, including students with disabilities (SWD). Still, student development …

Use of the self-identification process and accommodation services can, in theory, positively
contribute to student success; however, students with disabilities may be negatively …

A total of 55 college students with reading-and writing-related disabilities were asked to
report on their high school and college experiences with 14 accommodations. Receiving …

The study sought to determine whether students with disabilities are disadvantaged
because of state and institutional performance-based policies providing incentives for 4-year …

Abstract Changes in how disability is understood have determined an increase in the
number of people with disabilities who study at university. Several studies have aimed to …

BACKGROUND: Despite positive impacts of accommodations on college success, students
with disabilities continue to experience challenges in requesting and utilizing …

College students with disabilities represent an increasing population of nontraditional
students that often experience difficulty in achieving in higher education. This difficulty …